7 But I hold this treasure in an earthen vessel, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be from God, and not from myself.8 On every side I am hard pressed, yet not hemmed in; perplexed, but not in despair;9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.10 Wherever I go, I am always carrying about in my body the dying of Jesus, in order that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in this body of mine.11 For, alive though I am, I am always given over to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may shine forth in my dying flesh.